Central University comemorates R Day, 150 years of Vande Mataram

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27 Jan 2026

Ganderbal, Jan 26: Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) on Monday celebrated the 77th Republic Day with fervour and enthusiasm at Tulmulla Campus. According to a statement issued here, this year’s celebration held special significance as it coincided with the commemoration of 150 years of Vande Mataram song—a tribute to the timeless call that inspired India’s freedom struggle. The occasion was marked by the unfurling of the Tricolour by Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath who also took the salute of the marching contingent of security guards and other staff members. Chief Proctor who was nominated as the Nodal Officer for Republic Day celebrations, had made all the requisite arrangements for the smooth conduct of the event. Dean Academic Affairs, Registrar, Deans of Schools, Heads and Coordinators of Departments, Dean DSW, faculty members, administrative officials, research scholars, and students were present. Extending Republic Day greetings to students, faculty, staff, Prof. A Ravinder Nath reflected on the spirit of the Constitution, underscoring the balance between Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties. A major highlight of the address was the Vice-Chancellor’s announcement and appreciation of the University’s success in securing a significant grant for the establishment of its permanent campus, stating that the approval marks a huge milestone in the University’s journey and will soon translate into visible transformation on the ground. The development, he noted, is not merely infrastructural but deeply academic in its implications, reinforcing the University’s role as a key driver of knowledge creation, innovation, and human capital development in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Calling upon the University community to envision the future campus with imagination and a shared sense of ownership, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath reflected on the rapidly changing global education scenario, where excellence is increasingly driven by innovation, efficiency, and accountability. He noted that in an era marked by technological integration, interdisciplinary learning, and heightened global competitiveness, institutions of higher learning must cultivate precision in academic processes, respect for time, and a strong sense of institutional responsibility. Emphasising India’s aspirations to emerge as a global knowledge hub, he underscored the need for universities to internalise these values to achieve sustainable academic excellence and national educational goals. Vice-Chancellor noted that global collaboration rests on three pillars , connectivity, mobility, and assured employability. He emphasized the need for structured action plans to identify, nurture, and promote talent, especially as global institutions increasingly look beyond Tier-1 universities to include Tier-2 and Tier-3 institutions like the Central University of Kashmir. Reiterating that institutional growth precedes individual advancement, the Vice-Chancellor emphasized commitment, conviction, measurable outcomes as non-negotiable elements of governance.